Today at my placement, I had the priviledge of traveling with the first grade classes on a field trip! We drove down to Hands On and piled out of the bus (I hadn't been here since 3rd or 4th grade). You could feel all of the students' excitement as we lined up, walked down the street and stepped through the doors. After the instructions given by the musuem educators, the students were divided into groups and sent to their section of the museum. And boy did they have fun! It was great to see the same students I see every week in the same setting, playing and exploring every aspect of the museum. Part of me wished I was a kid again to have an excuse to jump in with them and play around (even though I still did in some places).
I did learn today that kids will surprise you. I saw students who usually seem bored or reserved in class getting on the stage with a play guitar and discover other interesting exhibits while really getting into it. I loved seeing this!
I think today I realized the most about how often elementary students need guidance. They needed help understanding the function or reason behind some of the exhibits. And it was fun going alongside of them and helping them understand.
Overall, it was a great experience to see the students explore and discover new things and just have fun.
O wow!! That sounds like so much fun! I think field trips are so important for students. It's so neat that you got to do that! :D
ReplyDeleteHaven't been there on a field trip, but I have been there for a couple of birthday parties. Had one of my daughter's there one time. I LOVE that place. I don't know who had more fun...the kids or me!!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got to go and had a good time.